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| | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 29 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 29 | I just got a 57 truck and would like to lower it. Thinking about Sid's for the front but for the rear, my axle sits under the springs and flipping it would probably lower it more than I'd like to so I was thinking of using 3 inch lowering springs. Would like opinions, etc. on those who have used them. Do they really lower 3 inches and how's the ride comfort, etc.
thanks! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 381 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 381 | What size is your truck? 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 | | | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 29 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 29 | What size is your truck? 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton? I'm sorry for the lack of info. It is a 1/2 ton. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 136 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 136 | Could throw some lowering blocks under her. Sid probably can hook you up with all the parts needed for the rear also.(I think) | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 21 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 21 | How do I get information in this "Sid" | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 | Wait. he will call you  | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 | lowering blocks don't work on TF trucks since the axle is under the springs. A flip kit, lowering springs, or just removing some rear leaves will get you down in the rear. Type "rear axle flip" into the search box and you'll get hours of fine reading material. Contact info for Sid is at www.droppedaxles.com | | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 29 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 29 | Could throw some lowering blocks under her. Sid probably can hook you up with all the parts needed for the rear also.(I think) Axles are UNDER the springs. I believe a rear flip will lower it too much. That's why I figured on just using 3" lowering springs (for the rear). I called Sid, very nice fella. Seems like he provides everything for the front that I'd need to lower the front while keeping the steering 'stuff' right where it needs to be. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 291 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 291 | This guy did a lowering job on his apache and it looks good. Was a poor mans job but as long as your not hauling it works. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=477567Thinking of lowering mine. Mine has factory overloads so I will need new u-bolts before customizing springs. And before anyone says anything. Yes I know its dangerous to remove springs. But it is also dangerous to ride a bike with no helmet but we are all still here today.  | | |
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